St Nicholas CofE Primary School vs Thorns Community Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Kenilworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Thorns Community Infant School
Kenilworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
169 students
| Measure | St Nicholas CofE Primary School Kenilworth, West Midlands | Thorns Community Infant School Kenilworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #709 of 1,690 | #100 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7111 of 15,697 | #1218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 414 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kenilworth | Kenilworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-nicholas-primary.org.uk/ | www.thornsinfantschool.com |
The verdict
- •Thorns Community Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 54.0).
- •St Nicholas CofE Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 169.
- •St Nicholas CofE Primary School is a academy school while Thorns Community Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Nicholas CofE Primary School better than Thorns Community Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorns Community Infant School ranks higher (86.6 vs 54.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Nicholas CofE Primary School and Thorns Community Infant School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Kenilworth and Kenilworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Nicholas CofE Primary School: 414. Thorns Community Infant School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas CofE Primary School and Thorns Community Infant School rank in West Midlands?
St Nicholas CofE Primary School is 709th of 1,690 and Thorns Community Infant School is 100th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).